Disability Rights Arkansas

More than half of bullying situations (57%) stop when a peer intervenes on behalf of the student being bullied

Students with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled peers

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Talk to your children about bullying, and talk to your school’s administration about what they are doing to address bullying. To learn more, check out this helpful resource: Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center

Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the Governor of Arkansas to implement the federally funded and authorized Protection and Advocacy systems throughout the state. DRA services include information and referral, short-term assistance, technical assistance, legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, and training. DRA services are provided free-of-charge. DRA is independent from state and local government.

Through the leadership of its Governing Board and Advisory Councils, DRA staff provides services to children and adults with disabilities throughout Arkansas. We strive to serve our clients’ expressed wishes.